Central Elementary

Kaylynn Sands, at the age of four, organized a Toy Drive for Arkansas Children’s Hospital for her birthday party. Today, she is a 5th grade student at Central Elementary, and her Toy Drive is still going strong. This year, Central Elementary has joined forces with her to stock the toy closet at the hospital. During the weeks of November 13 – 17 and November 27 – 30, 2023, students are asked to bring a new, unopened, toy to their homeroom. Patients in Arkansas Children’s Hospital range from newborn to age 18. A list is available at https://5il.co/28s9u, if you need ideas for each age group. Once the toy drive has ended, a winner will be named in each grade. The winners will choose between a popcorn or ice cream sundae party. If you do not have children who attend Central, and you would like to donate to this fabulous cause, toys can be dropped off at the front office of Central during school hours, during the dates of the drive.

Magnolia Food Service Department announces that the PEBT Call Center will be open the month of November. Contact the Magnolia Food Service Department with questions regarding missing PEBT cards.

Central faculty and staff joined together today in PINK to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Congratulations to Brenda Murria! Brenda is the GRAND PRIZE WINNER in the Magnolia School District Meal Application Promotion drawing. She is the winner of a $100 GIFT CARD. Please come by the Magnolia School Annex Food Service Department to redeem your prize. The Magnolia School District Food Service Department would like to thank everyone that filled out lunch applications this year.

Magnolia School District to Hold Annual Flu Clinic Parent Consent forms will be sent home with students on Monday, October 2.

The Book Fair is Coming to Central!!! When: October 2 - October 6, 2023 Where: Book Room at Central The link below provides information about the Book Fair and how to set up your E-Wallet account so that students do not need money to shop. Students will attend the Book Fair during their Library time. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/centralelementaryschool144

Meet the 2023 - 2024 Central Student Ambassadors!! Last year was the first year for the Central Student Ambassador program. The program was created to provide students with an opportunity to develop their leadership and communications skills, help new students around campus, and to be more involved with campus and district-wide events, as well as learn how to help their community. Student Ambassadors must maintain an A/B average on their report cards, keep good attendance and behavior, and always set an example for their peers. Throughout the year, Student Ambassadors will have opportunities to listen to community members and organizations around town. Students will meet throughout the school year to create projects that promote a positive environment on campus. We are looking forward to another year of watching all the amazing things our Central Student Ambassadors will do!

Tomorrow, Central students will begin taking NWEA Map Growth. The MAP Growth assessments are given three times during the school year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. MAP Growth scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level. Tuesday's test will be Reading, Wednesday is Math, and Thursday will be Science. These test are given during the students regular class time.

Central welcomed Senator Steve Crowell to our campus earlier this week. He visited Ms. Gleason and Mrs. Haire's third grade classes, and he also spoke to the fifth grade students. During his visit he shared what it is like to be a State Senator, and how important it is to be good citizens. We all appreciate Senator Crowell for taking time to visit our campus and for all he does for our school.

Students in Mrs. Lindsey and Ms. Neill's classroom were excited to participate in MHS Ag Day at the fair yesterday.

Central Celebrates Constitution Day Central students participated in a center-based lesson in music last week in honor of Constitution Day. Activities included playing handbells, arranging the parts of the Constitution in order, “Founding Fathers Photo Match”, and much more!” https://youtu.be/Fi2zIm6iW68?si=gTesMRiDdRFUN6xa

Thank you Steve and Laura Crowell for your generous donation to the Central Pantry . We had a very successful Pack the Pantry week, We appreciate you both for all you do for Central.

Thank you to Laura Crowell (Edward Jones Financial Planner), Barbie Bailey (Associate Financial Planner), Patrick Dodd (Edward Jones Financial Planner), and Robbi Clark (Branch Office Administrator) for supporting our Central Pantry Food Drive. We appreciate you and your businesses for always supporting Central.

Congratulations to Abigail Alphin and Crystal Carter winners of the MSD Meal Application Promotion drawing!! Abigail Alphin - $50 Walmart Gift Card Crystal Carter – All Season Athletic Pass Please come by the Magnolia School Annex Food Service Department to redeem your prize.

Help Us Pack the Central Pantry!! Next week, September 11 - 15th, we will be collecting food for the Central Pantry. If you can help, please select from the following foods: •Peanut Butter (regular or single serve size) •Jelly (no glass containers) •Mac & Cheese Cups •Cereal (regular or single size) •Ravioli Cups or Cans •Packges of Tuna •Non-Refrigerated Milk or Juice •Ramen Noodles •Pop Tarts •Mashed Potato Cups •Granola/Cereal Bars •Beef Jerky Sticks •Peanut Butter or Cheese Crackers •Fruit or Applesauce Cups There will be boxes in each grade hallways for students to drop their food off. Pantry items can also be dropped off at the front office. Or, if you prefer to shop online, there is a QR Code on the flyer, and your items will be sent directly to the school. Thank you for helping us Pack the Central Pantry!!!

Meet the Administration Team of Central Elementary: Mrs. Angie Waters, Principal, Ms. Gwen O'Guinn, Assistant Principal, and Mrs. Becky White, Assistant Principal. These ladies have 88 years combined experience in Education, with 14 years working together at Central. We cannot wait to get the 2023 - 2024 School Year started.

The faculty and staff of Central are anxiously awaiting all of our students in the morning!!!

Monday is the First Day of School!!! Bell Schedules and Drop Off/Pick Up information can be found at the following links: Bell Times: https://5il.co/21voy Drop Off/Pick Up Times: https://5il.co/21voz We cannot wait to get this school year started!!!

Magnolia Home Access Center (HAC) HAC has a new URL address. Please go to http://hac23.esp.k12.ar.us to access your HAC account using your existing login credentials.

Don't forget to Meet Your Teacher tomorrow, August 11, 2023, 9 -12:00!!!